History cam newton
by: Myster McDaniel
growing up
high school
Between his sophomore and junior seasons, Cam grew three inches and added 15 pounds of muscle. By his senior season, Cam stood 6-4 and weighed 230 pounds. He could throw the ball 75 yards in the air and run over just about any would-be tackler. The college recruiters who watched Westlake’s games were divided over Cam’s future position. Some saw him continuing to develop as an option quarterback. Others believed he had the ability to become a good pocket passer. Tommy Tuberville wanted Cam at Auburn, but as a tight end.
college
For the second time in Cam’s young life, he was one of the most-recruited passers in the country. This time he chose Auburn. The Tigers had a power running game ideally suited for Cam. Although his passing skills were still unpolished, every time he got flushed out of the pocket, something good usually happened. Head coach Gene Chizik was an ideal mentor for Cam. During his coaching career, he had been involved in the development of Daunte Culpepper and Vince Young. He thought Cam had even more potential.